Deaths Head Hawk Moth pastel flower frame and parts of the Russian

and parts of the Russian Far East

inhabiting tropical scrub

set against an elegant monochromatic leaf pattern

is a widely-distributed species of large cicada found throughout North

Deaths Head Hawk Moth pastel flower frame and parts of the RussianAchrontia atropos, commonly referred to as the African death's head hawkmoth, is a species of insect belonging to the genus Acherontia. It is named after its unique skull like pattern found on its thorax and is commonly found in southern Europe and Africa. Though often associated with superstitions, this moth only causes minor disruptions to beehives and crops, posing little actual threat. This well preserved specimen, paired with a decoupaged gopher